School District of Palm Beach County public meetings in 2022

3. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The board will consider multiple items added for good cause, including approval of the FY23 legislative platform, property/casualty insurance contract amendment, collective bargaining agreement modifications, personnel actions, and a donation agreement from the Sheriff's Office. Presentations include recognition of a media specialist award, over $30 million in support from the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund, and a $137,951 donation for reading tutoring.

• Approval of FY23 Palm Beach County School Board Legislative Platform and FY23 Greater Consortium of School Boards' Legislative Program
• Second Amendment and additional funds for RFP 16C-001W for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker and Consultant Services
• 2023 modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Professionals (AESOP)
• Salary actions for non-bargaining unit groups including school-based administrators and miscellaneous/confidential employees
• Donation agreement between Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the School District for vehicles

The Board approved the meeting agenda and voted to allow Member Karen Brill to participate virtually due to extraordinary circumstances. Erica Whitfield was appointed Acting Vice Chair. The Board also processed a large volume of consent agenda items including budget amendments, facility repairs, and consultant agreements.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved virtual participation and voting for Member Karen Brill (6-0)
• Appointed Erica Whitfield as Acting Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved October 2022 Budget Amendments
• Approved design services for Roosevelt Community Middle School renovations
• Approved design services for North Technical Education Center/Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy modernization
• Approved construction management for Coral Sunset, Loggers’ Run, and Golden Grove schools
• Approved 10 consultant agreement ratifications (FMPA1-FMPA10)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: SBPBC v. JUUL Labs, Inc. at 4 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a closed attorney/client session to discuss litigation against JUUL Labs, Inc. The meeting opens and closes in public but the session is closed. The board then adjourns.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding School Board v. JUUL Labs, Inc. (Case No. 9:19-cv-81588, Northern District of California)
• Meeting opens and closes in public; session is closed to the public

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case SBPBC v. JUUL Labs, Inc. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in D.P., et al. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099). The meeting was procedural, with no public decisions or actions beyond adjournment.

• Closed attorney/client session re: D.P., et al. v. SBPBC et al. (Case No. 9:21-cv-81099, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida)

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 9:21-cv-81099 (D.P., et al. v. School Board of Palm Beach County, et al.). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. EXECUTIVE BARGAINING SESSION (CLOSED)

The Palm Beach County School Board held a closed executive bargaining session on December 7, 2022. The session was marked as closed, and no agenda items or details were released to the public.

The board conducted a closed executive bargaining session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

7. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

At a special meeting, the School District of Palm Beach County board approved a consent agenda including a 5-year technology plan and a personnel agenda with $272,431 in net financial impact. Under new business, the board discussed and took action to potentially revise the Equity Statement in response to a Florida Department of Education directive. The board also approved a tentative agreement with SEIU/FPSU providing salary increases and bonuses at an estimated cost of $15 million, and approved travel for board member Marcia Andrews to attend a conference.

• Approved 5-Year Technology Plan for 2023-2027
• Approved personnel agenda with $272,431 net financial impact
• Discussed revision of Equity Policy 1.041 per Florida DOE request
• Approved $15M tentative agreement with SEIU/FPSU for salary increases and one-time bonuses
• Approved $1,127.75 travel for board member Marcia Andrews to CGCS Winter Executive Meeting

The Board approved a new Equity Statement regarding inclusive learning environments and a tentative collective bargaining agreement with SEIU/FPSU. The Board also approved the consent agenda and travel reimbursement for Member Marcia Andrews.

• Approved new Equity Statement (7-0)
• Approved 2023 modifications to Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU/FPSU (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Personnel Agenda and 5-Year Technology Plan (7-0)
• Approved travel for Board Member Marcia Andrews (7-0)
• Approved suspending Policy 1.03 to allow Board members 4 minutes of comment (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

5. CLOSED CYBER SECURITY SESSION immediately following closed sessions in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed session of the Palm Beach County School Board devoted solely to cyber security matters. No public discussion, votes, or decisions are listed on the agenda; the entire meeting is designated as closed.

• Closed cyber security session (no public items)

The board held a closed session to discuss cyber security. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed risk management session of the Palm Beach County School Board. No public discussion or action items are listed; the entire meeting is closed to the public. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on December 7, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Mark Black v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney‑client session to discuss the lawsuit Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE). The session was attended by all board members, the superintendent, the general counsel, and several staff attorneys. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Mark Black v. SBPBC (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE)
• Attendance included board members Marcia Andrews, Alexandria Ayala, Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Karen Brill, Edwin Ferguson, Barbara McQuinn, Erica Whitfield, Superintendent Michael Burke, General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard, and staff attorneys Jon Erik Bell, Jean Marie Middleton, Andrew B. Carrabis, Sean Fahey
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (motion by Marcia Andrews, second by Erica Whitfield)

The Board met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting on December 7, 2022, to consider six student expulsion cases. Each student was recommended for a one-year expulsion from the regular public school program after being found in possession of a weapon. The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda containing all six expulsion orders.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-005 (weapon possession on Sept. 1, 2022)
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-012 (weapon possession on Sept. 27, 2022)
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-013 (weapon possession on Oct. 3, 2022)
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-016 (weapon possession on Oct. 18, 2022)
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-017, -019 (weapon possession on Oct. 18, 2022) and one additional case

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included six specific expulsion actions.

• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-005
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-012
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-013
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-016
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-017
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-019

6. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a workshop to discuss the 2023 Legislative Platform, focusing on priorities for the upcoming Florida legislative session. A budget workshop will provide an overview of the state education revenue forecast and the FY24 budget development process. The board will also discuss a revision to Policy 3.78 on dependents for health insurance coverage.

• Discussion of 2023 Legislative Platform Development for the Florida legislative session
• FY24 Budget Workshop: overview of state revenue forecast and district budget process
• Proposed revision to Policy 3.78 on dependents for health insurance coverage

The Board held a workshop to review and refine the 2023 Legislative Platform, the FY24 budget development, and health insurance policy for dependents. No formal votes were taken on the platform or budget; the Board is seeking approval for the legislative priorities on December 14.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom

The Palm Beach County School Board will approve the minutes from several October and November sessions, adopt a posthumous proclamation honoring Dr. Bernard Kimmel, and adopt Policy 1.0971 of the District Diversity and Equity Committee. The board will also approve the meeting agenda as presented. All actions are recorded as motions passed by the board members.

• Approve minutes from October 19, 2022 Attorney/Client, Risk Management, Workshop, and Board sessions
• Approve minutes from November 2, 2022 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Attorney/Client, Risk Management, Workshop, and Special Meeting
• Approve posthumous proclamation for Dr. Bernard Kimmel (no financial impact)
• Approve Policy 1.0971 District Diversity and Equity Committee – Development
• Approve the meeting agenda

The Board approved ten sets of minutes from October and November 2022 and adopted the meeting agenda. Members discussed the passage of a property levy referendum and a $329,151.31 anti-trust settlement for computer purchases. A wide range of consent agenda items, including budget amendments, clinical agreements, and policy developments, were presented for action.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 A/C Session re: L.K. (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 A/C Session re: J.P. (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 Workshop (7-0)

1. AMENDED SCHOOL BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING AND CEREMONIAL SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS at 3:00 P.M. in the FHESC the Boardroom

The School District of Palm Beach County Board holds a reorganization meeting including swearing in newly elected members. The board will nominate and vote for a chair and vice chair, approve organization documents, and adopt committee assignments for 2023, including appointing Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board.

• Nominations and vote for school board chair and vice chair
• Vote to authorize chair and superintendent to execute organization documents per Florida Statute 1001.371
• Approval of School Board Committee Assignments for 2023
• Appointment of Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board
• Ceremonial swearing in of newly elected board members

The Board completed its reorganization by electing leadership and assigning committee representatives. The meeting also included the ceremonial swearing-in of four board members.

• Elected Frank Barbieri as School Board Chair (5-1-1)
• Elected Karen Brill as School Board Vice Chair (4-2-1)
• Approved authorization for Chair and Superintendent to execute reorganization documents (7-0)
• Approved 2023 School Board Committee Assignments (7-0)
• Appointed Alexandria Ayala as representative to the Children's Services Council (4-3)
• Appointed Edwin Ferguson as primary and Karen Brill as alternate representative to the Early Learning Coalition (7-0)
• Appointed Stormet Norem as Business Community Representative to the Value Adjustment Board (7-0)
• Denied motion to have General Counsel explain options for plurality votes (2-5)

CANCELED - EXECUTIVE SESSION BARGAINING (CLOSED) at 3 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

SPECIAL MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SEC. 1001.371 at 8:00 a.m. in the Boardroom

At this special reorganization meeting, the School Board elected Karen Brill as Chair and Frank Barbieri as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. The board also approved the list of regular meeting dates for 2023, with one amendment moving the June 21 meeting to June 14. Finally, the board authorized the Chair and Superintendent to execute required organization documents.

• Karen Brill elected School Board Chair by 7-0 vote
• Frank Barbieri elected School Board Vice Chair by 7-0 vote
• Approved list of 2023 regular School Board meeting dates, amended to move June 21 to June 14
• Authorized Chair and Superintendent to execute Florida Statute 1001.371 organization documents

The Board approved an amended list of 2023 regular meeting dates and authorized the filing of reorganization documents with the Florida Department of Education. Initial votes for Board Chair and Vice Chair did not satisfy policy requirements for a majority vote; voting will resume on November 30.

• Changed June 21, 2023 meeting date to June 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved amended list of 2023 Regular School Board Meeting dates (7-0)
• Authorized Chair and Superintendent to execute and file reorganization documents with the Florida Department of Education (7-0)
• Vote for Board Chair failed to satisfy majority requirements per Policy 1.03 B (12)
• Vote for Board Vice Chair failed to satisfy majority requirements per Policy 1.03 B (12)

5. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

The School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing up to $225 million in Certificates of Participation to fund six school modernization and expansion projects, approving a 10-year renewal charter contract for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy, and approving a charter amendment for Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus to add CTE courses. Other items are procedural, including approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• FMT1: Authorize issuance of $225M in Certificates of Participation (Series 2023A tax-exempt up to $200M, Series 2023B taxable up to $25M) for North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep, Pine Grove ES, Roosevelt Full Service, Timber Trace, West Riviera ES, and Wynnebrook ES modernization or expansion.
• CS3: Approve 10-year renewal charter contract for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (aka Northstar) with annual financial impact of $3,025,239.
• CS4: Approve contract amendment for Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus to add Career and Technical Education courses in grades 4-8, with no financial impact to the district.
• Approve minutes from four October 12, 2022 meetings: Attorney/Client session regarding Mark Black, Workshop, Special Meeting, and School Safety and Security FSSAT Findings Special Meeting.

The School Board approved the name for a new high school and passed a consent agenda including charter school renewals and amendments. The Board also approved school improvement plans for three charter schools.

• Named new High School "OOO" as Dr. Joaquín García High School (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy renewal and Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus Charter School amendment (7-0)
• Approved School Improvement Plan for University Prep Academy Charter School (6-0)
• Approved School Improvement Plan for Somerset Academy JFK Charter School (6-0)
• Approved School Improvement Plan for SLAM High School Palm Beach (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 sessions (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

6. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Special Meeting in the Boardroom

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp approved a resolution to issue up to $225 million in Certificates of Participation (COPs) Series 2023A (tax-exempt) and 2023B (taxable) to fund six school construction projects. The debt will mature by 2048. The projects include North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep, Pine Grove ES, Roosevelt Full Service, Timber Trace, West Riviera ES, and Wynnebrook ES modernizations. The meeting followed a special school board meeting.

• Authorized COPs Series 2023A (tax-exempt, up to $200M) and 2023B (taxable, up to $25M)
• Funds six projects: North Tech/Riviera Beach Prep, Pine Grove ES, Roosevelt Full Service, Timber Trace, West Riviera ES, Wynnebrook ES modernizations
• Debt issuance costs capped at $1.94 million
• Underwriter team includes BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Siebert Williams Shank, and Stifel
• Board members voting in favor: Andrews, Ayala, Barbieri, Brill, McQuinn; Whitfield not present

The Palm Beach County School Board Leasing Corp approved a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A and B. The aggregate principal amount for these issues is not to exceed $225 million.

• Approved resolution to issue Certificates of Participation Series 2023A and B not to exceed $225 million (5-0)

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed risk management session. The agenda consists only of procedural items—call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No decisions or public business are scheduled.

• Closed risk management session with no public agenda items

The board held a closed risk management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: J.P. v. SBPBC immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Thurber Conf. Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board met for a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit J.P. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 22-2699E). The session followed a special meeting on student expulsions and was attended by board members, the superintendent, general counsel, and staff attorneys. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that was approved by the listed members.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding J.P. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 22-2699E)
• Discussion held immediately after a special meeting on expulsions in the Thurber Conference Rooms
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed; yeas: Marcia Andrews, Alexandria Ayala, Frank Barbieri, Karen Brill, Barbara McQuinn, Debra Robinson, Erica Whitfield

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding DOAH Case No. 22-2699E (J.P. v. Palm Beach County School Board). No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss revisions to health-related policies for students (including medication, blood glucose monitoring, head lice) and employee protocols for communicable diseases. They will also review updates to Policy 5.50 on student education records, with an estimated $175,476 cost for two new IT positions, and receive a presentation on the 2023-2027 5-Year Technology Plan. No votes are taken at workshops; discussion only.

• Workshop on Policy 5.32 (Student Illness), 5.321 (Medication), 5.3212 (Blood Glucose), 5.324 (Life-Threatening Conditions), 5.325 (Head Lice)
• Revision of Policy 3.82: Employee Protocols for Communicable Diseases, including title change
• Policy 5.50 Student Education Records revision with $175,476 financial impact for two IT positions
• Presentation of 2023-2027 5-Year Technology Plan

The Board conducted a series of workshops to review health-related policies, employee protocols for communicable diseases, and student education records. Members also reviewed a 5-year technology plan for 2023-2027. No formal votes were taken on the policy presentations.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on November 2, 2022, to consider and vote on the expulsion of nine students. The board approved the consent agenda, expelling each student for one calendar year for incidents involving posting or transmitting threats of mass shooting or terrorism, or possession of a weapon.

• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-001 for posting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on August 18, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-002 for possession of a weapon on August 22, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-003 for posting a threat of mass shooting or terrorism on August 25, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-004 for possession of a weapon on August 30, 2022
• Expulsion of student 22/23-X-006 for possession of a weapon on September 1, 2022

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of nine students. The meeting was procedural and lasted two minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-001 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-002 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-003 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-004 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-006 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-008 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 22/23-X-009 (7-0)

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following closed session in the Thurber Conf. Rooms

On October 19, 2022, the Palm Beach County School Board held a closed risk management session in the Thurber Conference Rooms. The session was marked as closed, so no agenda items or decisions were disclosed to the public. The meeting was called to order by the Board Chair and later adjourned.

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss two policies: a new Policy 3.77 on remote work and revisions to Policy 7.134 encouraging large schools to subdivide into schools-within-a-school. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of new Policy 3.77 Remote Work
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 7.134 Encouraging Large Schools to Subdivide into Schools-Within-a-School
• Contact: Erica Reger, Chief of Human Resources for remote work policy
• Contact: Edward Tierney, Deputy Superintendent for school subdivision policy
• No financial impact stated for either policy

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: L.K. v. SBPBC at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board to discuss pending litigation L.K. v. SBPBC (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting will open and close in public but the session itself is closed.

• Closed session regarding L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board before Administrative Law Judge Jessica E. Varn

4. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a regular meeting with presentations, committee reports, and a consent agenda. Key items include approval of an Equitable Sharing Agreement for the school district police (up to $20,000) and acceptance of a Personal Financial Literacy K-12 Grant. The board also added a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation and a personnel addendum.

• Equitable Sharing Agreement for School District Police (FY22, up to $20,000) (B1)
• Personal Financial Literacy K-12 Grant through Mary and Ro... (CAO1, details cut off)
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation added (COM5)
• Personnel Addendum added (P2)
• Recognition of Britt Feingold as 2022 Outstanding Art Educator of the Year (COM1)

The Board approved the naming of Middle School "17-PP" as West Boynton Middle School. Members also approved a wide range of consent agenda items, including grants, facility repairs, and policy adoptions. A posthumous proclamation for Clifford O. Taylor was issued.

• Named new Middle School "17-PP" as West Boynton Middle School (6-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Clifford O. Taylor (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 33 action items (6-0)
• Approved LIFT Together Agreement with Boys Town South Florida (2-0)
• Approved minutes from five September 21, 2022 sessions (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

4. SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY - FSSAT FINDINGS SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Special Meeting in the Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to review the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) findings summary. Members heard a presentation on safety and security recommendations, then voted unanimously to accept the findings and authorize district action to implement proposed improvements.

• Presentation of FSSAT findings summary for all public schools in the district
• Board vote: 6-0 to accept findings and authorize implementation of recommendations
• Item sponsored by Sarah J. Mooney, Chief of Police
• Meeting held in accordance with SB7030 for public transparency on school safety
• No financial impact identified in the agenda item

The Board accepted the Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT) Findings Summary. The Board authorized the District to implement the proposed recommendations across four areas: personnel, security enhancements, technology enhancements, and procedure enhancements.

• Accepted FSSAT Findings Summary and authorized implementation of recommendations (6-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Mark Black v. SBPBC at 2:00 p.m. in Thurber Conf. Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School Board of Palm Beach County to discuss the pending lawsuit Mark Black v. SBPBC (Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE). The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is closed. No public votes or decisions are scheduled beyond the motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Mark Black v. School Board of Palm Beach County, Case No. 2021CA007442XXXXMB/AE in Palm Beach County Circuit Court
• Meeting attended by all seven board members, the superintendent, and general counsel; agenda consists solely of the closed session and adjournment

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Mark Black v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida. No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

2. WORKSHOP immediately following closed sessions in the Boardroom

This workshop meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County board will discuss several policies, including a new Policy 2.3817 on school campus and district facility security, and revisions to policies on field trips, student progression, home education, and the district diversity and equity committee. The workshop also continues a fall instructional review presentation. No votes are taken; all items are for discussion only.

• New Policy 2.3817 School Campus and District Facility Security
• Proposed revisions to Policy 2.40 Field Trips to align with state rules
• Review of Policy 8.01 Promotion, Placement, Graduation - Student Progression Plans
• Revisions to Policy 8.14 Home Education Program (last updated 2008)
• Presentation on changes to Policy 1.0971 District Diversity and Equity Committee

The Board conducted a workshop to review FY22 academic data and discuss proposed revisions to several district policies. No final votes were taken on the instructional reviews or policy changes during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

3. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Boardroom

This special meeting of the School District of Palm Beach County Board will consider consent agenda items including a revised district organizational chart, a charter school name change, personnel actions, and policy developments. The board will also handle procedural items such as agenda approval and disclosures.

• Approval of revised FY23 district organizational chart and School Board’s Statement of Organization, effective Oct 13, 2022
• Name change of Gulfstream Goodwill Transition to Life Academy to Career Academy of the Palm Beaches
• Approval of list of Out-of-Field/Out-of-Compliance teachers for Survey 2 for FY23
• Personnel agenda with 16 transactions, net financial impact of $205,592
• Development of revised Policy 8.12 Selection of Library Media Materials and Policy 8.1205 Objection Procedures

The Board approved a tentative agreement with SEIU to increase bus driver pay, raising the starting rate to $20 per hour. The Board also approved a comprehensive consent agenda and the development of a revised Inspector General policy.

• Approved salary increase for Bus Driver I and II positions (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including revised organizational chart, school name change, and personnel items (6-0)
• Approved development of proposed revision #2 to Policy 1.092 Inspector General (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the Fall Instructional Review for the 2022-2023 school year. The review covers instruction, school climate, talent development, and culture. No financial impact is reported. The meeting includes only this substantive item.

• Fall Instructional Review presentation for School Year 2022-2023 (4,680 KB attachment)

The Board held a workshop featuring a presentation on the Fall Instructional Review, covering district grades, assessment trends, and literacy data. Board members discussed English Language Learner (ELL) performance, graduation rates versus reading proficiency, and the impact of COVID-19 on learning. No formal policy decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. CANCELED - EXECUTIVE SESSION BARGAINING - immediately following closed sessions in Thurber Conference Rooms

This meeting was canceled. The School District of Palm Beach County had scheduled a closed executive session for bargaining, but it did not occur.

3. CLOSED SESSION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM PLAN

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed session to discuss a security system plan. No public actions or decisions were made during this meeting; it was entirely procedural and closed to the public.

• Closed session for security system plan

The board convened a closed session to discuss the security system plan. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

2. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED)

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the closed session itself, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are reported.

• Closed risk management session held without public access
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (7-0)

The board held a closed Risk Management session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: L.K. v. SBPBC at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board (DOAH Case No. 21-2627E). No public decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural items only.

• Closed session regarding L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board, DOAH Case No. 21-2627E

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney-client session regarding DOAH Case No. 21-2627E (L.K. v. Palm Beach County School Board). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

6. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The board is voting on several late-added items, including a 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association that would process salary increases. Also being considered are a posthumous proclamation for Floyd Andrews and a personnel addendum. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear committee reports.

• 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (late-added item LR1)
• Posthumous proclamation for Floyd Andrews (late-added item BRD3)
• Personnel addendum (late-added item P3)
• Approval of minutes from Special Meeting for Expulsions, Attorney/Client Sessions, and Final Budget Adoption Meeting of September 7, 2022
• Board pulls items CAO15, P2, PIR2, OPS2 from consent agenda

The Board approved minutes from seven separate meetings held on September 7, 2022. Members also approved a posthumous proclamation for Floyd Andrews. The Board added a collective bargaining agreement and a personnel addendum to the agenda for future action.

• Approved minutes for Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes for A/C Session regarding Stephanie Montoya a.k.a Stephanie Gerus (7-0)
• Approved minutes for A/C Session regarding Eagle Arts Academy (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Executive Session Bargaining (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Final Budget Adoption Meeting (7-0)
• Approved Posthumous Proclamation for Floyd Andrews (7-0)

7. FINAL BUDGET ADOPTION MEETING at 5:05 p.m. Time Certain in the Boardroom at FHESC

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a final budget adoption meeting, approving a resolution certifying a total millage rate of 6.519 mills for fiscal year 2023, which will raise $1,797,821,227 in local property tax revenue. They also adopted the final District Summary Budget of $4,969,108,149, covering all funds including General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital Projects. Both items passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Adopted resolution certifying millage rate of 6.519 mills, a 14.38% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Approved FY2023 final budget totaling $4,969,108,149
• General Fund budget set at $2,563,038,547
• Capital Projects budget set at $1,728,266,873
• Public hearing held as required by Florida Statute 200.065(2)(f)3

The Board approved the final District Summary Budget and the resolution certifying the millage rate to be levied for fiscal year 2023. These actions establish the district's spending plan and local revenue collection.

• Approved millage rate of 6.519 mils to raise $1,797,821,227 in local revenue (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023 District Summary Budget of $4,969,108,149 (7-0)

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the FHESC Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider consent agenda items. The main action is final budget amendments for FY2022, adjusting multiple funds including the General Fund ($2.3B) and Capital Projects Fund ($1.4B). The board will also approve board member travel and address items pulled from the consent agenda.

• Approve final FY2022 budget amendments: General Fund $2,347,937,883, Capital Projects $1,432,101,434, and other funds totaling over $5.5 billion
• Approve board member Dr. Robinson's travel to Council of the Great City Schools Fall Conference in Orlando
• Items POL-CEW9 and FMT1 pulled from consent agenda; motion to reorder to vote on FMT1 Capital Plan
• Approve minutes from eight prior meetings: Aug 3 Special Meeting for Expulsions, Closed Security Session, Workshop, Special Meeting, Tentative Budget Adoption; Aug 17 Risk Management Session, Workshop, Board Meeting

The Board approved the FY 2023-2032 Capital Plan and passed a comprehensive consent agenda including charter school renewals and policy updates. Members also approved the General Counsel's annual evaluation and a new policy for the Superintendent Student Advisory Committee.

• Approved FY 2023-2032 Capital Plan (7-0)
• Approved General Counsel's Annual Evaluation (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 2.085 Superintendent Student Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewals for Glades Academy and Bridge Prep (7-0)
• Approved renewal contracts with PACE Center for Girls and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved various policy adoptions including Whistle-blower Protection and Student Photo ID Badges (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 3 and August 17, 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Eagle Arts Academy v. SBPBC in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss multiple lawsuits involving Eagle Arts Academy v. SBPBC, including cases in circuit court, appeals court, and bankruptcy court. The meeting opened and closed in public, with only procedural actions taken.

• Closed session on Eagle Arts Academy v. SBPBC, Case No. 2018-CA-009463 (15th Circuit Court)
• Closed session on Eagle Arts Academy v. SBPBC, Case No. 2018-CA-009611 (15th Circuit Court)
• Closed session on Eagle Arts Academy v. SBPBC, Case No. 4D18-2995 (4th District Court of Appeals)
• Closed session on Eagle Arts Academy, Case No. 19-13770 MAM (Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida)

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session to discuss multiple legal cases involving Eagle Arts Academy. The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION BARGAINING (CLOSED)

This is a closed executive session for collective bargaining discussions. No public decisions or votes occur during this session. The only action item is a motion to adjourn.

• No public items; meeting is entirely closed executive session.

The board met in a closed executive session for bargaining. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. SBPBC in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. SBPBC. No public decisions were made; the session was procedural and adjourned with a vote.

• Closed attorney/client session for case No. 9:21-cv-80809-AMC, Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. The School Board of Palm Beach County
• Meeting opened and closed in public, but session was closed
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case of Stephanie Montoya a.k.a. Stephanie Gerus v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board held a special meeting for expulsions and voted on one case. The board approved the expulsion of student 21/22-X-027 from regular public school for one calendar year after the student possessed a meat cleaver on February 2, 2022. The vote was 5-2.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-027 for possession of a weapon (meat cleaver) — approved 5-2

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the expulsion of one student from the regular public school program for one calendar year.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of student 21/22-X-027 for one calendar year (5-2)

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Boardroom at FHESC

The Palm Beach County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to Policy 1.092 (Inspector General) and a group of policies covering selection of library media materials, objection procedures, and textbooks. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Proposed amendments to Policy 1.092 Inspector General
• Updates to Policy 8.12 (Selection of Library Media Materials), Policy 8.1205 (Objection Procedures), and Policy 8.122 (Textbooks and Instructional Materials)

The Board conducted workshops to discuss the proposed CARES centralized complaint system and policies regarding library and instructional materials. No final votes were taken on the policies; the session focused on staff presentations and board member feedback.

• Approved motion to temporarily adjourn workshop for special meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to suspend workshop for final budget adoption meeting (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

3. CLOSED SESSION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM PLAN

The School District of Palm Beach County holds a closed session to discuss a security system plan. No public business is conducted.

• Closed session for Security System Plan

2. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Boardroom at FHESC

The School Board holds a workshop on the FY 2023-2032 Capital Plan, which will be presented for adoption on September 7, 2022. The board also receives the General Counsel's annual evaluation presentation. No votes are taken; this is an informational workshop.

• Budget workshop for the FY 2023-2032 Capital Plan
• General Counsel's Annual Evaluation Presentation
• Capital Plan to be adopted on September 7, 2022
• No financial impact reported for either item

The Board held a workshop to review the General Counsel's annual evaluation and the 2023-2032 Capital Plan. No formal votes were taken on the presented reports or budget items. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board meeting includes procedural actions, recognitions, committee reports, and consent agenda items. Key actions include approving a cooperative agreement with Opportunity, Inc. for prekindergarten special education services through June 2025 and amending a data sharing agreement with Adopt-A-Family.

• Approve cooperative agreement with Opportunity, Inc. for prekindergarten special education (no financial impact)
• Amend data sharing agreement with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches and Geo Education & Research
• Ratify membership list of District Diversity & Equity Advisory Committee
• Personnel addendum added for new positions (item P2)
• Two consent agenda items (FMPA1, FMPO6) pulled by board

The Board approved the meeting agenda. Other items listed under the consent agenda were presented, but no final resolutions or vote tallies were recorded for those specific actions in the provided text.

• Approved the agenda as presented or amended (7-0)

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 3 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will convene a closed risk management session under Florida law. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed risk management session (no public access)
• Meeting limited to call to order, board session, and adjournment

The board held a closed risk management session on August 17, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting for expulsions and voted to approve a consent agenda that included three student expulsion cases. Each student was expelled from regular public school programs for one calendar year for incidents involving firearms or a knife on school campuses.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-036 for possessing a firearm at Slam Academy
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-039 for possessing a firearm and drugs at Royal Palm Beach High School
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-040 for possessing a weapon (knife) at Osceola Creek Middle School
• All expulsions are for one calendar year as recommended by the Superintendent

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included three specific expulsion actions.

• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-036 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-039 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-040 (7-0)

5. TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION at 5:05 p.m. Time Certain in the Boardroom at FHESC

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a public hearing to adopt tentative millage rates and the FY 2023 tentative budget. The board voted 7-0 to set the millage levy at 6.519 mills, expected to generate $1.8 billion from local taxes, and voted 6-1 to adopt a tentative district budget of $4,995,551,423.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 6.519 mills, a 14.38% increase over the rolled-back rate
• Adopted tentative district budget of $4,995,551,423 for FY 2023
• Received written report from Budget Advisory Committee Chairwoman Sherry Brown
• Heard CFO presentation on the tentative budget
• Board members voted 7-0 on millage resolution and 6-1 on budget resolution (Debra Robinson opposed)

The Board approved a tentative summary budget of $4,995,551,423 for FY 2023. It also adopted tentative millage rates for the fiscal year.

• Adopted tentative millage levy of 6.519 mills for FY 2023 (7-0)
• Adopted tentative District summary budget of $4,995,551,423 for FY 2023 (6-1)

2. CLOSED SECURITY SESSION immediately following Closed Sessions in Thurber Conference Rooms

This agenda is for a closed security session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, with no public discussion or action items. The only business is the closed session itself, followed by adjournment. No decisions or proposals are available for public review.

• Closed security session (no public details)

The board conducted a closed security session on August 3, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Sessions in the Boardroom at FHESC

The School District Board held a workshop after closed sessions to discuss several policy items. Topics include the superintendent’s proposed evaluation instrument, revisions to IT policies, amendments to the Advisory Boundary Committee policy, and introductions of new policies on business partnerships and school contests. No formal decisions were recorded; the items were presented for discussion.

• Superintendent's Proposed Evaluation Instrument
• Revision of IT Policy 2.34 Records Management and repeal of Policy 2.341 Reports and Forms Authorization
• Amendments to Advisory Boundary Committee Policy 5.012
• New Policy 2.531 Business and Education Partnerships
• New Policy 5.71 School Contests

The Board conducted a workshop to review proposed evaluations and policy updates. No formal votes were taken on the policy proposals; the only decided action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the FHESC Boardroom

The School Board of Palm Beach County is reviewing several items, including the approval of past meeting minutes and a consent agenda. Key discussions involve a 15-year renewal for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence and a new application for South Florida International Academy Charter School.

• 15-year renewal contract for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence ($3,727,542.00 annually)
• New application for South Florida International Academy Charter School (projected first-year impact: $925,777.00)
• Approval of July 20, 2022, Attorney/Client session minutes regarding Marvin Jackson
• Approval of July 20, 2022, Attorney/Client session minutes regarding Melissa Williams
• Approval of July 20, 2022, Attorney/Client session minutes regarding Marisa Davino

The Board approved the District Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and the Superintendent's evaluation instrument. Several charter school renewals and new applications were approved via the consent agenda. The Board also approved minutes from multiple July 2022 sessions.

• Approved District Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Evaluation instrument (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewals for The Learning Center and Connections Education Center (7-0)
• Approved new charter application for South Florida International Academy (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Jackson v. SBPBC (7-0)
• Approved security agreements with municipal local law enforcement agencies (7-0)
• Approved Master Affiliation Agreement FIAT Programs with Florida Atlantic University (7-0)
• Approved MOU for Florida State University Educational Leadership Program (7-0)

5. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Room

This is a procedural agenda for a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The meeting includes only call to order, a closed session, and adjournment, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed Risk Management Session on July 20, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Jackson, Marvin v. SBPBC at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms

The School Board holds a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Jackson, Marvin v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Closed session on Jackson, Marvin v. SBPBC, Case No. 2021CA002685XXXXMB-AH, before Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer

The School Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Jackson, Marvin v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC immediately following Closed Session in the Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session of the Palm Beach County School Board to discuss legal matters concerning South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK). The meeting opens and closes in public, but the substantive discussion is closed. No public decisions are expected.

• Closed session for legal advice on South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC bankruptcy case
• Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK, Chapter 7, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or actions taken during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

6. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is holding a workshop to review and discuss the next Strategic Plan, focusing on priority student outcomes, themes, objectives, performance indicators, and initiatives. A previously scheduled discussion on Information Technology policies has been cancelled.

• Strategic Plan Workshop #4 on Priority Student Outcomes, Themes, Objectives, Performance Indicators, and Initiatives
• Cancelled - Information Technology Policies Update (Policy 2.34 revision and Policy 2.341 repeal)

The Board held a workshop to review the Strategic Plan, focusing on priority student outcomes, performance indicators, and community input. No formal votes were taken on the plan's contents; the session consisted of presentations and Board discussion. A scheduled discussion on Information Technology Policies was postponed.

• Postponed discussion on Information Technology Policies Update (Policies 2.34 and 2.341)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Melissa Williams v. SBPBC immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms

The School District Board will hold a closed attorney/client session to discuss the Melissa Williams v. The School Board of Palm Beach County case (Case No. 2020CA005983XXXXMB-AK). The session follows a public closed session and no public actions or decisions are scheduled. Attendance includes board members, the superintendent, general counsel, staff attorneys, and a court reporter.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Melissa Williams v. SBPBC (Case No. 2020CA005983XXXXMB-AK)

The Board convened a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case of Melissa Williams v. School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

7. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings on June 1 and June 15, 2022, including closed sessions. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the unveiling of a Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue at the National Statuary Hall and a personnel addendum added by the chairman. Two board members will abstain from a consultant agreement (item FMPF8 with Cornerstone Florida, LLC) due to conflicts, and that item along with others (CEW1, POL-CEW9) have been moved to new business. No other substantive policy decisions or action items are listed.

• Approval of 10 sets of minutes from June 1 and June 15 meetings (special, closed, workshop, board meeting)
• Proclamation for Day of Unveiling of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statue at National Statuary Hall (added by chairman)
• Personnel Addendum (P2) added to allow employees to start new positions sooner
• Abstentions by board members Karen Brill and Erica Whitfield on item FMPF8 (Consultant Agreement with Cornerstone Florida, LLC) due to conflict
• Items CEW1, FMPF8, POL-CEW9 pulled from consent agenda to new business

The Board approved the agenda and minutes from ten previous meetings held in June 2022. Superintendent Burke announced that the Florida Department of Education rated the district as an A-rated district. The Board also recognized eight new principal appointments.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 A/C Session regarding Sarit Levy (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2022 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Marisa Davino v. SBPBC immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms

This is a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Marisa Davino v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. The board will open and close in public, but the session itself is closed. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session regarding Marisa Davino v. SBPBC, Case No. 502022CA006182XXXXMB-AK

The School Board of Palm Beach County conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Marisa Davino v. SBPBC. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

The special meeting of the Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp authorized the issuance of up to $230 million in Certificates of Participation (COP series 2022B) to fund capital projects. The debt will finance construction of Sunset Palms Area MS, Grove Park ES, Melaleuca ES modernizations, and facility renewals at Lake Worth, Olympic Heights, Santaluces, and William T. Dwyer high schools. The issuance also frees sales tax dollars to cover rising construction costs. The resolution was approved unanimously.

• Authorization to issue COP series 2022B up to $230 million aggregate principal
• Projects funded: Sunset Palms Area MS, Grove Park ES, Melaleuca ES modernizations
• Facility renewals: Lake Worth HS, Olympic Heights HS, Santaluces HS, William T. Dwyer HS
• Estimated debt issuance costs not to exceed $1.5 million
• Sales tax funds freed to cover rising construction costs

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp authorized a resolution to issue COP series 2022B. The approved aggregate principal amount is not to exceed $230 million.

• Approved issuance of COP series 2022B not to exceed $230 million (7-0)

4. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several items added to the agenda. Key items include a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association enabling employee salary increases, a consultant agreement with The Reef Whisperer LLC for aquarium maintenance at Limestone Creek, and a personnel addendum. The board also pulled items DS3, DS4, and TL5 from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

• Tentative collective bargaining agreement with Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) affecting salary increases
• Consultant agreement with The Reef Whisperer LLC for maintenance of Limestone Creek aquariums
• Personnel addendum added for timely employee placement
• Items DS3, DS4, and TL5 pulled from consent agenda for separate board discussion

The Board approved the meeting agenda and ten sets of minutes from May 2022 sessions. The Board also added three items to the agenda for good cause, including a police benevolent association agreement and a consultant agreement for aquarium maintenance.

• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 A/C Session regarding Wisner Jean (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 A/C Session regarding Abydos (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 Closed Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 A/C Session regarding Groover (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 A/C Session regarding South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (7-0)

2. CLOSED SECURITY SESSION immediately following closed session in Thurber Conference Room

This is a purely procedural agenda for a closed security session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The meeting consists of a call to order, a closed security session with no public discussion, and a motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions or public items are listed.

• Closed security session – no details provided

The board conducted a closed security session on June 15, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

1. CANCELED - SPECIAL MEETING for Expulsions at 2:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This special meeting for expulsions was canceled and will be rescheduled. The sole substantive item was a recommendation to expel student 21/22-X-027 for possessing a meat cleaver at Conniston Middle School. No actions were taken.

• Meeting canceled; rescheduled to a later date
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-027 for weapon possession at Conniston Middle School
• Recommended expulsion for one calendar year

1. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) at 3:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed risk management session on June 15, 2022. The agenda included only procedural items: call to order, closed session, and adjournment. No substantive public business was discussed or decided.

The board held a closed risk management session on June 15, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Risk Management Session in the Board Room

This is a closed executive session of the Palm Beach County School Board, held immediately after a risk management session. The agenda consists only of call to order, the closed session, and adjournment, with no public discussion or action items.

The board convened for a closed executive session on June 1, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or votes.

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

The School Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes and a consent agenda that includes hiring a General Counsel at $220,000, approving a new charter school application, amending a charter school contract, and settling a liability claim. Public comments will be heard on agenda topics.

• Approval of School Board Attorney Employment Agreement for Shawntoyia Bernard with $220,000 annual salary
• New application for School of Technology Arts Charter School with estimated first-year cost of $1,820,115
• Grade level changes for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary (K-5) and Secondary (6-12) charter schools
• General Liability settlement of $162,500 for a 2018 incident at PB Central HS football stadium

The Board approved school calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. It also approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with AESOP and SEIU/FPSU. Additionally, the Board passed a settlement agreement in the case of Levy v. SBPBC.

• Approved 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars (6-1)
• Approved tentative agreement with Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Professionals (7-0)
• Approved tentative agreement with SEIU/FPSU (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Levy v. SBPBC (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter school applications and policy developments (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2022 Workshop, FHSAA Workshop, and Regular Board Meeting (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in FHESC Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County met to consider multiple expulsion recommendations involving students in possession of weapons. The board reviewed cases occurring at Conniston Middle School, John I Leonard High School, Roosevelt Middle School, Woodlands Middle School, and Tradewinds Middle School.

• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-027 regarding a weapon possession at Conniston Middle School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-033 regarding a weapon possession at John I Leonard High School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-034 regarding a weapon possession at Roosevelt Middle School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-035 regarding a weapon possession at Woodlands Middle School
• Expulsion recommendation for student 21/22-X-038 and 21/22-X-023 regarding weapon possessions at Tradewinds Middle School

The Board approved the expulsion of five students. One student was expelled for one calendar year, and four others were expelled via the consent agenda.

• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-023 for one calendar year (6-1)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-033 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-034 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-035 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-038 (7-0)
• Superintendent withdrew expulsion item for Student 21/22-X-027

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Sarit Levy v. SBPBC immediately after Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room

The School Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Sarit Levy v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. The meeting opened and closed in public, but the session itself was closed. No substantive decisions were made public.

• Closed session for Sarit Levy v. SBPBC, Case No. 2021CA005727
• Lawsuit pending in Palm Beach County Circuit Civil before Judge Scott Kerner
• Board members and legal counsel attended, including General Counsel Shawntoyia Bernard

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding Case No. 2021CA005727 (Sarit Levy v. School Board of Palm Beach County). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or actions taken during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Sessions in the Board Room

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a closed discussion, and adjournment. No substantive public decisions or proposals are listed.

The board conducted a closed risk management session on June 1, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County will hold a workshop discussing the FY23 budget development process, which is the final workshop before tentative adoption on August 3, 2022. Other items include an annual report from the Education Foundation, a new policy for a Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee, and a new policy for student photo identification badges. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• FY23 Budget Workshop – final update before tentative adoption on August 3, 2022
• Education Foundation Annual Report for academic years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
• New Policy 2.085 establishing a Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee
• New Policy 5.0115 requiring student photo identification badges

The Board conducted workshops to review the Education Foundation's annual report and the $2.46 billion FY23 General Fund Budget. Members discussed proposed policies for a Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee and student photo ID badges. No formal votes were taken on the budget or policy proposals during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to discuss and receive information on three calendar options for FY2024 and two for FY2025. No financial impact is noted. The workshop is open to the public.

• Presentation and discussion of school calendar options for FY2024 (3 options) and FY2025 (2 options)

The Board held a workshop to review proposed school calendar options for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Members and staff discussed start dates, holiday schedules, and pay gaps for bus drivers and custodians. No formal decisions were made regarding the calendar options.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) In re: South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC immediately following Closed Session in the Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Chapter 7 bankruptcy). No public decisions were made; the meeting opened and closed in public and adjourned with a motion.

• Closed session under attorney-client privilege regarding South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK)
• Meeting opened and closed in public but session was closed

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Case No. 19-25762-BCK-EPK). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Groover at 3:00 p.m. in the Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

The School Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the ongoing lawsuit Groover v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Groover v. SBPBC (Case No. 502015CA012271XXXXMB)
• Meeting opens and closes in public but session is closed.

The School District of Palm Beach County held a closed attorney/client session regarding Groover v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502015CA012271XXXXMB). The minutes record the meeting's occurrence and adjournment, but do not list any substantive decisions or resolutions.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board will approve the minutes from the April 13, 2022 special meetings and workshop. It will vote on the March 2022 budget amendments, which include a $10,217,500 increase to the Capital Projects Fund and $85,150,411 to the ESSER fund. The board will also approve travel expenses of $1,807.01 for Member Marcia Andrews to attend a conference in Los Angeles. Additional items added for good cause are a Personnel Addendum and a Summer Camp Scholarship School Readiness Program.

• Approve minutes from April 13, 2022 Special Meeting, Executive Session, Workshop, and related sessions
• Approve March 2022 budget amendments: +$10,217,500 Capital Projects Fund; +$85,150,411 ESSER Fund; +$6,244,375 Other Federal Programs
• Approve Board Member Marcia Andrews' travel to Los Angeles (July 21‑24, 2022) with estimated cost $1,807.01
• Add Personnel Addendum (P2) for new employee positions
• Add Summer Camp Scholarship School Readiness Program (REG‑G1) for upcoming camps

The Board approved minutes from five separate meetings held on April 13, 2022. Two proclamations regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Gardens of Hope Awareness Day were voted on and passed. The Board also approved the amended meeting agenda.

• Approved April 13 Special Meeting for Expulsions minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 13 Executive Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 13 Workshop minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 13 Special Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Gardens of Hope Awareness Day Proclamation (6-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (6-0)

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Board Room

This is a purely procedural meeting agenda for a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The board will meet behind closed doors, not open to the public, then adjourn. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session (closed to the public) is the only substantive item on the agenda
• Meeting consists of call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment

The board met in a closed executive session on May 4, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Abydos immediately following Closed Session in Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit Abydos v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. The meeting was opened and closed in public, but the discussion itself was private. No public decisions were made; the only action was a motion to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session for litigation strategy on Abydos v. SBPBC (Case No. 502019CA013776XXXXMB AA)
• Meeting opened and closed in public but discussion held in private
• All seven board members and legal counsel were in attendance
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

The Board met in a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case Abydos v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 502019CA013776XXXXMB AA). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Wisner Jean immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in Board Room

The School Board will hold a closed attorney/client session immediately following a special meeting for expulsions. The session concerns the lawsuit Wisner Jean v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2019CA007154XXXXMB-AG) in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The meeting will open and close in public, but the session itself is closed.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Wisner Jean v. SBPBC lawsuit (Case No. 2019CA007154XXXXMB-AG, Judge Donald Hafele)

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session regarding the case Wisner Jean v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2019CA007154XXXXMB-AG). The minutes record no substantive decisions or outcomes from the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in FHESC Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board held a special meeting on May 4, 2022, to consider expulsions. The board voted to expel eight students for possessing weapons (knives, a Taser, and an imminent threat of violence) for one calendar year. One student's expulsion was amended to allow return on January 2, 2023. The meeting included a closed session for speaker testimony.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-022 for possession of a knife on 12/21/2021 (Consent Agenda, approved)
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-028 for possession of a weapon (Taser) on 1/31/2022 (Consent Agenda, approved)
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-029 for possession of a knife on 2/10/2022 (Consent Agenda, approved)
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-030 for possession of a knife on 2/4/2022 (Consent Agenda, approved)
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-031 for possession of a knife on 2/9/2022 (Consent Agenda, approved)

The Board approved the expulsion of six students via a consent agenda. One additional student expulsion was modified to allow a return to school on January 4, 2023. One expulsion item was withdrawn by the Superintendent.

• Approved Consent Agenda including expulsions for students 21/22-X-022, 21/22-X-028, 21/22-X-029, 21/22-X-030, 21/22-X-031, and 21/22-X-032 (7-0)
• Approved substitute motion for student 21/22-X-025 to return to school on January 4, 2023 (7-0)
• Withdrew expulsion item EXP2 21/22-X-023

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

The School Board will vote on a salary action for school-based administrators added for good cause, and consider consent agenda items including new charter applications, renewals, and a bid for athletic surfacing at Boca Raton High School.

• P4: Salary Actions and Bereavement Leave for School-based Administrators (added for good cause)
• CS-1: TechnoArts Academy Charter School new application with projected first-year financial impact of $1,243,784,00.00
• CS-3: SLAM Academy Charter Middle High School Boca renewal for 10 years with annual impact of $28,850,416.20
• CS-4: Somerset Academy Wellington High School initial 5-year charter with projected first-year impact of $1,628,767.00
• FMPO1: Award of Bid for athletic surfacing at Boca Raton High School not to exceed $1,200,000

The Board approved the development of Policy 5.735 regarding the Parents Bill of Rights with specific language modifications. The Board also passed a consent agenda including several charter school applications and renewals, as well as personnel and athletic surfacing contracts.

• Approved development of Policy 5.735 Parents Bill of Rights with amended language (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including TechnoArts Academy new application and Somerset Academy JFK and SLAM Academy renewals (7-0)
• Approved Somerset Academy Wellington High School initial charter contract (7-0)
• Approved Bid 22C-825L for athletic surfacing (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (P1), Job Descriptions (P2), and NBU SMC salary actions/bereavement leave (P3) (7-0)
• Approved personnel disciplinary action for Shane Shurette (7-0)
• Approved salary actions and bereavement leave for school-based administrators (P4) (7-0)
• Authorized work with General Counsel to establish a permanent contract before June expiration

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County holds a workshop to review and endorse revisions to the Strategic Plan based on community input, discuss updates to Policy 2.09 on School Advisory Councils, and consider proposed changes to multiple equity and wellness policies including attendance, student codes of conduct, zero tolerance, mental health, and homelessness.

• Strategic Plan Workshop #3: revised priority student outcomes, themes, and objectives for community input
• Policy 2.09 updates on School Advisory Councils
• Proposed changes to policies: attendance (5.09), elementary and secondary student codes of conduct (5.1812, 5.1813), zero tolerance (5.1814), severe incident (5.1817), mental health crisis response (5.20), homelessness (5.74), and dropout prevention (8.13)
• No financial impact noted on any item
• All items are discussion-only; no votes or action items on the agenda

The Board conducted a workshop to review community input for the Strategic Plan and discussed proposed changes to policies regarding School Advisory Councils, attendance, and student conduct. No formal votes were taken on the strategic plan or policy changes; the only decided action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

1. CANCELED - RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED)

This closed Risk Management Session of the School District of Palm Beach County was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a description of the cancellation, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• The meeting was canceled; no actions taken.

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board will consider adding items to the agenda, including modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association for pay increases and a personnel addendum. The consent agenda includes February 2022 budget amendments, renewal of a cooperative agreement with the Drug Abuse Treatment Association Kelly Center ($76,800), extension of the K12 Florida LLC online education contract ($410,000), and monthly construction change order reports. The meeting also features committee reports and student government updates.

• LR1: Modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association for FY22 pay increases (State Teacher Salary Increase Allocation)
• P2: Personnel Addendum to allow employees to begin new positions immediately
• Renewal of cooperative agreement with Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA) Kelly Center for alternative education services ($76,800)
• Extension of K12 Florida LLC online educational products and services agreement for one year through June 2023 ($410,000)
• February 2022 budget amendments: General Fund net increase $131,167, Capital Projects net increase $106,608, ESSER decrease $14,862,030, other federal programs increase $6,332,018

The Board approved a tentative agreement for modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association. A comprehensive consent agenda including budget amendments, facility renovations, and purchasing contracts was approved. The Board also issued proclamations for Autism Awareness Month and Holocaust Days of Remembrance.

• Approved 2022 modifications to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 2022 Budget Amendments and various facility contracts (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Addendum P2 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation of April 2022 as Autism Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation of April 24 through May 1, 2022 as Holocaust Days of Remembrance (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

2. WORKSHOP at 3 p.m. in the Board Room at FHESC

The School District of Palm Beach County will hold a workshop regarding the recent Florida legislative session. Staff will present highlights from the regular session that concluded on March 14, 2022.

• 2022 Legislative Session Recap presentation

The Board held a workshop to review the 2022 Legislative Session recap, including budget highlights and K-12 education bills. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. FHSAA WORKSHOP immediately following 3 p.m. Workshop

The School District of Palm Beach County held a workshop to discuss the FHSAA Metro/Suburban Football Classification Proposal. No financial impact was reported. The meeting included only this discussion item and procedural actions.

• Discussion of FHSAA Metro/Suburban Football Classification Proposal

The Board reviewed a proposal regarding FHSAA Metro/Suburban football classifications. The Superintendent is issuing a letter to the FHSAA regarding the proposal, and Board members provided feedback on the potential impact on competition and student scholarships.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board will hold a workshop to discuss new Policy 5.735 (Parents Bill of Rights) and review student input gathered for the district's next Strategic Plan. No votes or financial impacts are scheduled; both items are for discussion and feedback only.

• Presentation and discussion of NEW Policy 5.735 – Parents Bill of Rights
• Strategic Plan Workshop #2: student input on priority outcomes, themes, and objectives from March 24-25 engagement activities
• School Board adoption of the Strategic Plan anticipated in May

The Board conducted workshops to review Policy 5.735 regarding the Parents Bill of Rights and the second phase of the Strategic Plan development. No formal votes were taken on the policy or the plan during this session.

• Discussed Policy 5.735 (Parents Bill of Rights) with an effective date of July 1, 2022
• Reviewed Strategic Plan themes including Student-Centered Culture and Academic Excellence
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Special Meeting for Expulsions in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board is meeting in a closed executive session immediately following a special meeting for expulsions. The session is not open to the public and consists of only procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed executive session (not open to the public)

The board met in a closed executive session on April 13, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

5. SPECIAL MEETING for PALM BEACH SCHOOL BOARD LEASING CORP immediately following Spec Meeting in the Board Room

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp will hold its annual meeting to elect corporate officers. The proposed slate includes Frank A. Barbieri, Jr. as President, Karen Brill as Vice President, Michael J. Burke as Secretary, Heather Frederick as Assistant Secretary, and Leanne Evans as Treasurer. The meeting has no financial impact.

• Annual election of officers for the Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp
• Proposed slate includes Frank Barbieri (President), Karen Brill (Vice President), Michael Burke (Secretary), Heather Frederick (Asst. Secretary), Leanne Evans (Treasurer)

The Palm Beach School Board Leasing Corp held a special meeting to conduct its annual election of officers. The board approved the recommended slate of officers.

• Approved the slate of officers for the LC1 Annual Election of Officers (6-0)

4. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

The School Board will approve minutes from the March 23 workshop and regular board meeting, then consider several consent agenda items. Key items include renewing the Bridge Prep Charter Academy contract, which costs the district $9,299,260 per year, amending the R.I.S.E. Charter School contract, and terminating the employment of Aylea Smith and Demetrius Pittman. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and address superintendent and board comments.

• Renew Bridge Prep Charter Academy contract – $9,299,260 annual financial impact
• First amendment to R.I.S.E. Charter School contract – no additional financial impact
• Termination of Aylea Smith – justified as ‘just cause’ disciplinary action
• Termination of Demetrius Pittman effective May 4, 2022 – justified as ‘just cause’
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2022 workshop and regular board meeting

The Board approved a consent agenda containing charter school renewals, personnel actions, and policy adoptions. It also voted to develop a new policy regarding the use of physical restraint with students with disabilities.

• Approved March 23, 2022 Workshop minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 23, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including charter renewals, personnel actions, and boundary study (6-0)
• Approved development of Policy 5.181 regarding physical restraint for students with disabilities (6-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in FHESC Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County met to consider multiple student expulsions. The items included disciplinary actions related to possession of weapons and threats of mass shooting or terrorism.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-008 for possession of a taser
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-013 for possession of a taser
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-014 for possession of a taser
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-015 for possession of a taser
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-020 for threat of mass shooting or terrorism

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of seven students.

• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-008
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-013
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-014
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-015
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-020
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-021
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-024

1. WORKSHOP at 3 p.m. in the FHESC Board Room

The School Board will hold a workshop to review proposed student priority outcomes, themes, and objectives for the next Strategic Plan, developed from surveys, focus groups, and superintendent input. No votes are scheduled; community input will be accepted March 24–April 6, with formal adoption expected in April.

• Workshop on draft Strategic Plan priority student outcomes, themes, and objectives (no financial impact; adoption anticipated in April)

The Board reviewed draft priority student outcomes, themes, and objectives for a new Strategic Plan. Members discussed student input sessions, employee well-being, and the integration of equity into the plan. No formal votes were taken on the strategic items.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board will approve minutes from several February and March sessions, add a personnel addendum, and authorize a $2,000 travel expense for Board Member Karen Brill's trip to Nashville. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the agenda itself, disclosures, and comments from the superintendent.

• Approve minutes from the February 23, 2022 A/C Session regarding Robert Pinkos
• Approve minutes from the March 2, 2022 Special Meeting for Expulsions
• Authorize $2,000 travel expense for Board Member Karen Brill to attend the 2022 Leadership Trip in Nashville
• Add Personnel Addendum (P2) to allow employees to begin new positions
• Motion to approve the agenda as presented (passes)

The Board approved a resolution to seek voter approval for a 1.00 mill levy for school operational purposes from FY2024 to FY2027. The Board also approved several facility renovation projects and various interlocal agreements. Multiple sets of meeting minutes from February and March 2022 were approved.

• Approved resolution to hold referendum for 1.00 mill levy for FY2024-FY2027
• Approved facility renovations for Forest Hill Elementary, Woodlands Middle, and Lighthouse Elementary
• Approved budget increase for temporary holding school for Melaleuca and Wynnebrook projects
• Approved construction management services for Grove Park Elementary, Olympic Heights Community High, and Sunset Palms Middle
• Approved interlocal agreements for mutual use of facilities with City of Pahokee and Village of Palm Springs
• Approved January 2022 Budget Amendments and Interim Financial Statements
• Approved minutes from February 23, March 2, and March 9 meetings
• Approved agenda as presented or amended (7-0)

2. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

This special meeting follows a workshop on boundary study 05C-3, which would establish attendance zones for the new Blue Lake Elementary and shift boundaries for Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, Addison Mizner, and Verde K-8. The board will consider approving the consent agenda containing the study, which aims to balance enrollment and relieve overcrowding at several schools.

• Approval of boundary study 05C-3 creating attendance zone for Blue Lake Elementary and shifting boundaries for Calusa Elementary, J.C. Mitchell Elementary, Addison Mizner School K-8, and Verde K-8
• Current 4th graders at affected schools may stay for 5th grade; siblings in K-3 may also remain, but transportation is parent's responsibility
• Community input meeting held Feb 10, 2022; Advisory Boundary Committee recommended study 8-1

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the Consent Agenda, which included the PIR1 Boundary Study 05C-3 for Blue Lake Elementary. No new business was introduced.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including PIR1 Boundary Study 05C-3 - Blue Lake Elementary (5-0)

1. WORKSHOP at 3:00 p.m. in the FHESC Board Room

The School Board holds a workshop to review the proposed attendance boundary for the new Blue Lake Elementary School. The presentation covers shifting boundaries for Addison Mizner, Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, and Verde K-8. No votes are taken; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Presentation on 2022-23 Boundary Cycle for new Blue Lake Elementary School
• Proposed boundary changes affect Addison Mizner, Calusa, J.C. Mitchell, and Verde K-8
• Study 05C-3 and maps of subdivisions and developments included
• Transportation analysis provided for the proposed zones
• Public may comment via phone, email, or blue card before meeting

The Board conducted a workshop to review proposed attendance boundary changes and projected data for the 2022-23 cycle. The session included presentations on the impacts to Calusa Elementary, Verde K-8, Addison Mizner, and J.C. Mitchell Elementary. No formal votes on boundary changes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the FHESC Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting to consider expelling two students for possessing knives on November 15, 2021. The recommended action is a one-year expulsion from the regular public school program. The board approved the consent agenda containing both expulsion items with a unanimous vote.

• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-016 for knife possession on Nov 15, 2021
• Expulsion of student 21/22-X-017 for knife possession on Nov 15, 2021
• Both expulsions recommended for one calendar year
• Consent agenda approved with 7-0 vote

The School District of Palm Beach County held a special meeting to address student expulsions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the expulsion of two students.

• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-016 (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student 21/22-X-017 (7-0)

3. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

The School Board will hold a special meeting immediately following a workshop to consider consent agenda items, including the renewal of Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (aka Northstar) with a $3,025,239 financial impact, and the first amendment and renewal of a program management support services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. The board will also vote on personnel transactions, revised job descriptions, and adoption of policies on religious expression and policy presentation.

• Renewal of Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (aka Northstar) with $3,025,239 financial impact
• First Amendment and Renewal of RFP 17C-020W for Program Management Support Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; not-to-exceed $3,000,000 for support staffing plus 2.2% program manager fee
• Personnel Agenda involving 4 transactions with net financial impact of $21,309
• Revised job descriptions for Director - Construction and Manager Intern - Food Service
• Adoption of Policy 2.123 Religious Expression and Policy 1.035 Policy Presentation

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing several administrative actions. No new business was introduced during the session.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved CS-1 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy aka Northstar (7-0)
• Approved FMPO1 First Amendment and Renewal of RFP 17C-020W for Program Management Support Services (7-0)
• Approved P1 Personnel Agenda (7-0)
• Approved P2 Job Descriptions (7-0)
• Approved POL-A2 Policy 2.123 Religious Expression adoption (7-0)
• Approved POL-GC1 Policy 1.035 Policy Presentation adoption (7-0)

2. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

The Palm Beach County School Board holds a workshop to discuss three topics: updates to Policy 5.181 on physical restraint of students with disabilities, a mid-year instructional review, and an overview of behavioral and mental health services. No votes are expected; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of updates to Policy 5.181 – Policy for the Use of Physical Restraint With Students With Disabilities
• Presentation of the Mid-Year Instructional Review for fiscal year 2022
• Workshop on the School District's approach to student behavioral and mental health needs

The Board conducted three workshops to review the physical restraint policy for students with disabilities, mid-year instructional data, and behavioral health services. No formal votes were taken on the policy or program revisions during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

4. REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County meets to approve routine minutes, a consent agenda with budget amendments, and add items for good cause. The main decisions are approving December 2021 budget adjustments that add $34.3 million in ESSER funds and $2.1 million in other federal grants, plus a personnel addendum and the Inspector General's annual evaluation.

• Approval of December 2021 budget amendments increasing ESSER fund by $34,344,660 and other federal programs by $2,126,558
• Added item P4 Personnel Addendum to allow employees to begin new positions sooner
• Added item BRD2 Inspector General's Annual Evaluation tied to contract and policy compliance
• Approval of Board Member Marcia Andrews travel to Council of the Great City Schools conference in Washington D.C.

The Board approved minutes from six separate meetings held on February 2, 2022. Members also voted to approve a proclamation for 211 Awareness Month. The meeting included reports on a new wifi mesh network and the addition of wifi to 850 school buses.

• Approved minutes for Feb 2 Special Meeting for Expulsions (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 A/C Session regarding PBA (O'Sullivan) (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 A/C Session regarding Invictus, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 Risk Management Session (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 Workshop (7-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved COM3 211 Awareness Month Proclamation (7-0)

1. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Robert Pinkos at 3:00 p.m. in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School Board to discuss litigation in the case of Robert Pinkos v. School Board of Palm Beach County. The meeting opens and closes in public but the discussion is closed to the public. No votes on policy or contracts are taken; the only action is adjournment.

• Closed session on Robert Pinkos v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 502021CA013814XXXXMN/AE)

The School District of Palm Beach County convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss the case of Robert Pinkos v. School District of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes other than the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Gabrielle Bargoot immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session of the School Board of Palm Beach County to discuss pending litigation in the case Gabrielle Bargoot v. The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida (Case No. 9:21-cv-80849-WM). The board met in private to confer with legal counsel; the meeting opened and closed in public with no other business.

• Closed session regarding Gabrielle Bargoot v. SBPBC, Case No. 9:21-cv-80849-WM in U.S. District Court
• All board members present; motion to adjourn passed unanimously

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Gabrielle Bargoot v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-cv-80849-WM). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or actions taken during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Attorney/Client Session in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This meeting is a closed executive session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board, with no public discussion or decisions. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• No substantive items, resolutions, or contracts are on the agenda.

The board met in a closed executive session on February 23, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

5. WORKSHOP immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

This workshop meeting of the Palm Beach County School Board will discuss policy revisions and the FY23 budget development process. Topics include Policy 5.072 (Students of Legal Age), Policy 7.19 (Tobacco Free Environment), and HR policies on leave. No votes or decisions are expected; it is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop on Policy 5.072 – Students of Legal Age
• FY23 Budget Workshop overview of state revenue forecast and budget development
• Workshop on Policy 7.19 – Tobacco Free Environment revisions
• Workshop on Policy 3.76 – Family and Medical Leave Act and Policy 3.80 – Leave of Absence

The Board conducted workshops to review the FY23 budget development, capital plan, and proposed revisions to policies regarding student legal age, tobacco-free environments, and employee leave. No formal votes were taken on the workshop items; the only decided action was the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

1. SPECIAL MEETING for EXPULSIONS at 2 p.m. in the FHESC Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County held a special meeting solely to consider student expulsions. The board approved the expulsion of Student 21/22-X-012 from the regular public school program for one calendar year after the student possessed a knife on October 29, 2021. All other agenda items were procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Expulsion of Student 21/22-X-012 for possession of a knife on Oct 29, 2021, for one calendar year
• Consent agenda containing the single expulsion item was approved unanimously (6-0)
• Meeting was a special meeting for expulsions only, with no other substantive business

The Board approved the expulsion of student 21/22-X-012 from the regular public school program for one calendar year. No other new business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved expulsion of student 21/22-X-012 for one calendar year (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Invictus, Inc. immediately following closed sessions in the Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending litigation Invictus, Inc. v. The School Board of Palm Beach County. The board will open and close in public, but the discussion itself is closed. No votes were taken except to adjourn.

• Closed attorney/client session regarding Invictus, Inc. v. SBPBC, Case No. 2019-CA-011223-XXXX-MB/AF

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case Invictus, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

4. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in the Board Room

This is a procedural meeting consisting of a closed risk management session with no public discussion or decisions. The board convened in closed session and adjourned by motion.

• Closed risk management session
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

The board held a closed Risk Management Session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, proposals, or actions taken during the meeting.

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: PBA (O'Sullivan) immediately following expulsions in the Board Room

The School Board is holding a closed attorney/client session to discuss the pending lawsuit PBA (O'Sullivan) v. The School District of Palm Beach County. The meeting opens and closes in public, but the legal discussion is confidential. No public decisions are made during this session.

• Closed session on PBA (O'Sullivan) v. SDPBC, Case No. CA-2020-044 before Judge Robert W. Hanson
• Meeting opens and closes in public, but session is closed
• Attendance includes all seven board members, superintendent, general counsel, and staff attorneys

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session regarding the case PBA (O'Sullivan) v. School District of Palm Beach County (Case No. CA-2020-044). The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or actions taken during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

6. SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in Board Room

This special meeting, immediately following a workshop, is solely to approve minutes from several previous board meetings, including closed attorney/client sessions, risk management sessions, workshops, and regular meetings from December 2021 and January 2022. No new business, policy changes, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from Dec 8, 2021 Special Meeting for Expulsions
• Approve minutes from Dec 8, 2021 Attorney/Client Sessions (PBA, Latson, O'Sullivan)
• Approve minutes from Dec 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting and closed sessions
• Approve minutes from Jan 19, 2022 Special Meeting and closed sessions
• All minutes approved unanimously by the Board

The Board approved the meeting agenda and 17 sets of minutes from previous sessions. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included program renewals for five charter schools and a settlement agreement with Invictus, Inc.

• Approved 17 sets of meeting minutes from December 2021 and January 2022 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved program renewal for Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
• Approved program renewal for Glades Academy Elementary Charter School
• Approved program renewal for Somerset Academy JFK Charter School
• Approved program renewal for Sports Leadership Arts and Management - SLAM Boca
• Approved program renewal for The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence
• Approved settlement agreement for Invictus, Inc. v. PBCSB

1. SPECIAL MEETING at 3 p.m. in the Board Room

The School District of Palm Beach County held an emergency special meeting on January 19, 2022, where public comment was not accepted due to the emergency. The board voted unanimously (5-0) to reinstate specified suspended protocols in Policy 1.03 requiring facial coverings, while allowing unmasked persons to be escorted to a separate area for public comment. The reinstated protocols (Paragraphs 24(a)(iii),(vi),(ix) and 25) will be suspended again if facial covering requirements under Policy 2.065 are suspended or until a modified Policy 1.03 is adopted.

• Board voted 5-0 to reinstate suspended mask protocols in Policy 1.03
• Unmasked persons will be escorted to a separate room for public comment
• Reinstated paragraphs: 24(a)(iii),(vi),(ix) and 25
• Written public comment accepted via email before noon the day before the meeting
• Emergency meeting called due to public health, welfare, or safety concerns

The Board voted to reinstate specific suspended protocols regarding required facial coverings in Policy 1.03. Unmasked persons will be escorted to a separate room or area for public comment. These protocols remain subject to suspension if facial covering requirements are suspended under Policy 2.065.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to reinstate suspended protocols in Policy 1.03 regarding facial coverings (5-0)

5. RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (CLOSED) immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This is a closed risk management session of the School District of Palm Beach County Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a closed discussion, and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed session for risk management discussion
• Meeting opens and closes in public but session is closed

The board conducted a closed Risk Management Session. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken during the meeting.

4. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Invictus, Inc. immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

This is a closed attorney/client session for the School Board to discuss strategy in the Invictus, Inc. v. SBPBC lawsuit. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting opens and closes in public but the substantive discussion is confidential.

• Closed attorney/client session on Invictus, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 2019-CA-011223)

The Board conducted a closed attorney-client session concerning the case Invictus, Inc. v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 2019-CA-011223-XXXX-MB/AF). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

3. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Stephanie Montoya immediately following Closed Session in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

The School Board of Palm Beach County is meeting in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the lawsuit Stephanie Montoya v. SBPBC (Case 9:21-cv-80809-AMC). The session is closed to the public, and the board will then adjourn. This is a procedural meeting for legal strategy.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Stephanie Montoya v. School Board of Palm Beach County
• Case 9:21-cv-80809-AMC, US District Court, Southern District, Judge Aileen M. Cannon

The Board met in a closed attorney/client session to discuss the case of Stephanie Montoya v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-cv-80809-AMC). No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

2. ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION (CLOSED) re: Gabrielle Bargoot immediately following Special Meeting in Thurber Conference Rooms and Board Room

The School Board held a closed attorney/client session to discuss pending litigation in the case Gabrielle Bargoot v. The School Board of Palm Beach County (Case 9:21-cv-80849-WM). The meeting consisted of procedural items: call to order, closed discussion, and a motion to adjourn, which passed. No public decisions or actions were taken.

• Closed attorney/client session re: Gabrielle Bargoot v. SBPBC, Case 9:21-cv-80849-WM, U.S. District Court, S.D. Fla.
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6 yeas recorded)
• In attendance: Board members Barbieri, Brill, Andrews, Ayala, McQuinn, Robinson, Whitfield; Superintendent Burke; General Counsel Bernard; staff attorneys

The Board conducted a closed attorney/client session concerning the case Gabrielle Bargoot v. School Board of Palm Beach County (Case No. 9:21-cv-80849-WM). No substantive decisions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

6. BOARD MEETING at 5 p.m. in the Board Room

The board will vote on several consent agenda items, including $15 million in ESSER awards and a $7 million General Fund budget increase. A personnel addendum (P2) was added to the agenda. The superintendent withdrew the FC2 Greater West Palm Beach/Lake Worth Area High School project.

• November 2021 budget amendments: General Fund +$7,060,015, ESSER +$15,000,000, Other Federal +$3,271,379
• Personnel Addendum P2 added for immediate employee placement
• Affiliation agreement with Dr. Carl Spirazza LLC for clinical experiences in health science programs
• Ratification of updated membership list for the District Diversity & Equity Committee
• Revision of Statement of Agency Organization to update School Board Clerk contact info

The Board approved the meeting agenda and appointed Marcia Andrews as Vice Chair for the session. The meeting included reports on record-high 2021 graduation rates and the launch of the 'Test to Know' program. A posthumous proclamation for educator Estella Pyfrom was also issued.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Marcia Andrews as Vice Chair for the meeting (5-0)
• Approved motion to take BRD3 Posthumous Proclamation for Estella Pyfrom out of order (5-0)